Options trading for Ishares Gold Trust Shares (Symbol: IAU) began today for the January 2026 expiration. Investors can sell a put contract at the $74.50 strike price for a bid of 20 cents, potentially purchasing shares at a discount. The $80.00 call contract has a bid of 90 cents, offering a covered call strategy for a potential return of 2.19%. Implied volatility is 25% for puts and 21% for calls, while actual volatility is 19%. Stock Options Channel will track the odds of these contracts expiring worthless, offering insights for investors. Visit StockOptionsChannel.com for more options ideas.

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